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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-A591U
INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Thailand
LPT0661-001B
K
4F21601B
COPYRIGHT © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
02/01
Dear Customer,
CAUTION:
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder.
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s
Before use, please read the safety information and precautions to
authority to operate the equipment.
ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY 3. Power Lines An outside antenna INSTRUCTIONS system should not be Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper located in the vicinity of use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This overhead power lines product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your or other electric light or personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, power circuits, or where observe the following basic rules for its install
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d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will Buttons, Connectors and Indicators often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. Front Panel f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performan
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– Buttons, Connectors and Indicators – Remote Connections and VCR channel POWER Setting POWER Check contents 1 12 3 Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed Number keys 45 6 in “Specifications”. CH–/+ 2 Situate VCR 7 89 AUX Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. (AUX) – CH + 0 PAUSE REC Connect VCR to TV 3 REC PAUSE PLAY REW PLAY Antenna or cable Coaxial cable REW FF FF STOP ENTER MENU ENTER STOP MENU Flat feeder TIMER – + SET CANCEL Matching transformer CANCEL SET–/+
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– Connections and VCR channel Setting – Initial Settings 4 Set VCR channel To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a program Language Setting MENU selected by the VCR's channel selector, the TV must be set to CLOCK SET The default setting is “ENGLISH”. TIMER REC SET channel 3 or 4 (video channel) when a TV is connected with AUTO REPEAT ON OFF CH SET UP the 75 ohm coaxial cable only. Access Menu screen 1 SAP ON OFF LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE NO NOISE BACKGROUND 1 Press and hold POWER on the
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– Initial Settings – Tuner Setting Setting channels manually This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which – Manual Channel Set allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before you do not want manually. selecting channels, they must be programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this MENU Access Menu screen, then CH 1 CLOCK SET VCR c
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Playback Slow-motion Press PLAY ( ) on the OR Press Play ( ) on the Basic Playback Remote. VCR. Load a cassette 1 • Playback will proceed at 1/10 th of the normal speed. • Press PLAY ( ) to resume normal playback. PLAY NOTE: POWER STOP/EJECT REW FF During slow motion picture, some noise might appear on CH VIDEO (MONO) L – AUDIO – R REC the TV screen. Use the SET–/+ on the Remote to eliminate the noise. Speed search Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow
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– Playback – Playback Features Recording It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted Adjusting tracking condition material without the consent of the copyright owner. – Tracking Adjustment Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded Automatic tracking adjustment cassette, remove its record safety tab. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic To record on it later, cover the hole tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal
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– Recording – Recording Features Timer Recording Specifying recording length Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with - One Touch Timer Recording (OTR) the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides a month. simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. NOTES: EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. • After timer recording is completed, the VCR turns off automatical
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– Timer Recordings – TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER When setting the Timer Recording, press ENTER until the NOTE: Do not overlap programs as portions of the desired setting blinks, then re-enter the setting using SET –/+. conflicting programs will be lost. The first When finished, press ENTER. recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram. NOTES: • The VCR cannot be used while the TIMER REC indicator ( ) is lit. 8 : 00 9 : 00 10 : 00 11
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Other Functions Changing display information SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP) Each time you press DISPLAY, the display Your VCR is fitted with an SAP broadcast system which panel shows the time counter and the clock enables you to switch to a SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM time alternatively. when viewing a selected channel. • When DISPLAY on the Remote is pressed, This function applies only when the program is time counter will appear on the TV screen. broadcast in multi-languages through the SAP broadcast
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Editing You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. You can use a camcorder as the playback VCR and your VCR as the recording VCR. Refer also to the other components’ instruction manuals for connection and its operations. 1 Make connections Example: When using this VCR as the playback VCR This VCR (for playback) To audio/video out Audio/video cable (not supplied) To audio/video input Another VCR (for recording) • When using this VCR as the recording VCR, connect this VCR’s audio/video
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Before Requesting Service Make sure by first checking the following points. SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POWER Connect the AC power cord to the AC The AC power cord is not connected. No power. outlet. Although the power is on, it Cassette is not inserted. Insert a video cassette. does not operate. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Antenna connection is not correct. Connect it correctly. Antenna cable is disconnected. Reconnect the antenna cable. The video channel is not in the correct Set it to CH 3 or
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Specifications GENERAL : AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power requirement Power consumption :9 W Power on : 1.7 W Power off Temperature :5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Storage : Horizontal only Operating position : 360 mm x 95 mm x 224 mm (14-3/16" x 3-3/4" x 8-13/16") Dimensions (W x H x D) : 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) Weight : VHS NTSC standard Format Maximum recording time : 210 min. with ST-210 video cassette SP : 630 min. with ST-210 video cassette EP VIDEO/AUDIO : NTSC-type co
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FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE: 1-800-537-5722 http://www.jvc.com Dear Customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States, please call 1- 800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com. Remember to retain your Bi
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WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. (“The Warranty Period”) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. WHAT WE WILL DO: If thi
